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YOW 653K

1971 Volvo P1800

Yellow Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,158 mi
Last recorded22,158 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Volvo P180077,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOW 653K
MakeVolvo
ModelP1800
Year1971
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 22,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,033 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,842 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 21,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,437 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,049 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo P1800?

Based on 2,579 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
252
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 87
brake binding 65
Stop lamp not working 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
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YOW 653K is a 1971 Volvo P1800 in Yellow with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volvo P1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 77,263 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo P1800 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YOW 653K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo P1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo P1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YOW 653K registered?

YOW 653K is a 1971 Volvo P1800, first registered on 6 August 1971.

Is YOW 653K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YOW 653K shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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